I don't think I've ever used this space for an ad before, but I'm going to make an exception. There is an amazing woman by the name of Tilda Norberg who lives on Staten Island, where she practices and teaches Gestalt Pastoral Care. Throughout the year she does weekend retreats called "Opening to Grace" near Dingman's Ferry, PA, at her funky little retreat space. This fall the dates for her weekends are: Sept. 25-27, Oct. 16-18, and Dec. 4-6. Each retreat is limited to 6 participants, plus some helpers, and costs $300, which includes room and board. Gestalt pastoral care is a combination of Gestalt growth work, healing prayer and spiritual companioning. It's hard to describe. You kind of have to experience it.
I studied with Tilda for two years at her home/school on Staten Island. It was one of the most important experiences of my life. Given that my life has been a bit of a mess ever since, I realize I'm not the best walking advertisement. (But then again, I'm not sure this mess isn't partly a result of shaking up my comfortable little world. Sometimes healing isn't pretty.)
If this sounds even vaguely interesting to you, go to the website and read up on it. Or give Tilda a call and have a chat. I highly recommend her and this work. But maybe you shouldn't go if you like your life exactly the way it is. I'm just saying ...
4 comments:
hmmmm.
that's all I can say just yet... intriguing.
I would actually LOVE to do something like this... but it may have to wait a decade. Yeesh.
I'm truly staying off the blogs for the next few days. Doing nothing but editing (plus family stuff and a bit of exercise.) I just wanted to check in with you before I disappear. :)
miss you....
still miss you. hope you are ok, and just busy.
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